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Uruguayan pampas grass

Scientific Name: Cortaderia selloana

Family: Poaceae

Category: Monocot

Growth: Graminoid

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Pampas Grass (Cortaderia selloana)

Cortaderia selloana, commonly known as Pampas Grass or Uruguayan Pampas Grass, is a tall and iconic grass species native to the Pampas region of South America.

Common Names

  • Pampas Grass
  • Uruguayan Pampas Grass
  • Silver Pampas Grass
  • Common Pampas
  • Silvergrass
  • Herbe de la pampa (French)
  • Silwergras (Afrikaans)

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Cortaderia selloana (Schult. & Schult. f.) Asch. & Graebn.
  • Family: Poaceae (Grass family)
  • Synonyms:
    • Arundo selloana Schult. & Schult. f.
    • Cortaderia argentea (Nees)
    • Gynerium argenteum
  • USDA PLANTS Symbol: COSE4

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to southern South America, including Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay.
  • Specifically associated with the Pampas and Uruguayan Savanna.
  • Typically found in moist areas in South American grasslands.

Ecological Role

  • Considered an exotic species in some regions, including the U.S.
  • Listed as a Class C weed in some areas.

Morphological Characteristics

  • An erect perennial, tussock grass.
  • Grows to a height of 6 to 13 feet (1.8 to 4 meters).
  • Lateral roots can spread up to 13 feet.

Considerations for Pets

  • Some sources refer to Pampas Grass as "cut throat grass", though the context is unclear. It's advisable to observe pets around the plant.

Resources and Further Information

  • USDA PLANTS Database
  • Invasive Plant Atlas
  • Wikipedia